How to use the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?

Everything you need to know about Android Pie lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+

You can use Android Pie lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie (Android 9) update to temporally disable biometric unlock and smart lock. PIN or password will be required to unlock the phones.

The lockdown mode is a standard security feature in Android Pie (Android 9). Luckily, Samsung did not mess up this feature in the One UI.

This Galaxy S9 Android Pie update guide explains everything you need to know about the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update and shows you how to use it.

What is the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?

All these additional unlock methods are provided for your conveniences. Many Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners enjoy these fast unlock methods.

However, in some special situations, for example, someone attempts to force you to unlock the phone to get your data, you may try to disable these unlock methods temporally (and quickly), then typed the wrong password/PIN a few times so that you have to wait longer and longer to try again.

How to use the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update?

So far, you only enabled Android Pie lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 or S9+.

Once enabled, the lockdown mode button will be shown in the power button options and i+t is ready for you to use.

To use the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 or S9+, you just need to hold the power button for about 2 seconds, then tap the lockdown mode in the power button options as shown above.

Now, after you tap the lockdown mode, Galaxy S9 or S9 enters the lockdown mode. You can only unlock the phone with PIN/password/pattern. Notifications will also NOT be shown on the lock screen.

If you unlock the phone with PIN/password/pattern after you use the lockdown mode, Galaxy S9 or S9+ will automatically exit the lockdown mode. You can unlock with any of the methods again.

In other words, the lockdown mode only locks the phone once. After a successful unlock, the phone automatically exits the lockdown mode. You can tap the button again to lock down the phone whenever you want.

The lockdown mode button will always be in the power button options unless:

You disabled the option to show lockdown option, or

The phone is currently in the lockdown mode. This means the button will disappear from the power menu after you tap it. It appears when the phone exit the lockdown mode.

Do you know how to use the lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+ with Android Pie update? Can you enable or disable the Android Pie lockdown mode on Galaxy S9 and S9+?

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For official Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ user manuals in your language, you may check this page (if your Galaxy S9 or S(+ is running Android Oreo), or this page (if your Galaxy S9 and S9+ have got the Android Pie update).

Detailed how-to guides for new features of Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9+ be found on this page.